Comments on: WFMW - Mesa Manna Bread

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:10:49 +0000

ohhhhhhh very kewl! Thanks for the recipe!

By: The Thrifty Blogger

The Thrifty Blogger — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:16:19 +0000

Those look delicious-bread bowls, never would have guessed it, wow thanks-I’m going to try these, yum!

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:20:11 +0000

YUM. That looks DELICIOUS! And, I LOVE the snowflake background and the new photo at the top. It’s probably been there awhile, but this is the first time I’ve seen these changes since I haven’t had time to read longer blogs lately. It seems these days I only have time to read a few quick short ones so I have to save longer ones like yours for times when I know I have a bit more time to read and enjoy!

By: childlife

childlife — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:50:13 +0000

Looks wonderful Kathy! (Wish there was a gluten-free version!)

By: Angie @ Many Little Blessings

Angie @ Many Little Blessings — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:17:01 +0000

Mmmmm…looks delicious!

By: Aunt Kate

Aunt Kate — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:44:59 +0000

great blog!! I don’t think you missed anything. Do you always add the salt AFTER the yeast has had it’s time to do it’s initial thing? I think, now that I look back, that Mom did it that way, too.

Do you always add the extra brown sugar or honey- or just for certain sweet recipes?

VERY INTERESTING. I love you, Aunt Kate

By: Jeni

Jeni — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:35:13 +0000

I haven’t made bread in a long time, but your recipe and pictures may have inspired me to try. Those little bread cups - wouldn’t they be fantastic with a thick chicken stew?

By: Judy

Judy — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:12:33 +0000

I will give your recipe a try. I make bread all the time and am always looking for good recipes. If you are interested in mine, email me. I’d be happy to share. I’m been making my recipe for 25 years, it’s not mine so I can brag about how good it is. It’s called whole wheat honey bread.

Thanks for sharing!

By: Aunt Sue

Aunt Sue — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:11:25 +0000

Thanks for the quick response and for giving out your recipe! That was the first time I replied to a blog-could you tell? Sounds yummy! Uncle Steve loves bread. I think I’ll be making this recipe over and over. Thanks again. Keep on blogging!

By: Joyce

Joyce — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:52:17 +0000

I experimented for years with your nana’s Mesa Manna. Finally found the right combination of ingredients to make 2 marvelous loaves of healthy bread! I loved reading your blog and seeing the perfect photos of each step. Good job!

Here’s my adapted recipe: 2 1/4 t powdered yeast; 2 1/2 c water, 2 T sugar, 4 c ww flour; 2 1/2 - 3 c bread flour; 1 1/4 T salt; 8 t gluten; 3 T milled flax seed. The gluten seems to help the whole wheat rise better. The flax was added because I read it was healthy!

I also use a KitchenAid at first, but use my hands to knead the last part. After it’s doubled in size, I form into 2 loaves, put on greased pan, wet tops of loaves, let rise again, then start cooking in cold convection oven @ 425* for 30 min.

Years ago when your nana was alive, we all shared our methods of making Mesa Manna. Interesting that we all make it differently, but it’s all good!!!

I’m going to make some NOW!